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  Cyclone Ditwah devastation: Sri Lanka issues flood alerts as death count rises to 159

  World | November 30, 2025 12:23 IST

  Cyclone Ditwah devastation: National Disaster Relief Centre's Jayathissa Munasinghe updated that Cyclone Ditwah's fury has impacted 774,724 people from 217,263 families across 25 districts, with 100,898 individuals from 27,494 families now sheltered in 798 relief centers amid ongoing floods.

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  Sri Lanka declares 'state of emergency' as Cyclone Ditwah leaves over 120 dead

  World | November 29, 2025 14:49 IST

  More than 120 people have died due to Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka, as the country's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared a state of emergency throughout the island due to the cyclone.

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  Operation Sagar Bandhu: India airlifts 12 tonnes aid, NDRF teams for Cyclone Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka

  India | November 29, 2025 13:39 IST

  Operation Sagar Bandhu: NDRF deployed 12 teams across Tamil Nadu districts including Villupuram, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai, Mayiladuthurai, Chengalpattu, and Tiruvallur, with reinforcements heading to Chennai and two teams stationed in Puducherry ahead of Cyclone Ditwah.

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  Cyclone Ditwah: PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Sri Lanka, India dispatches relief aid

  India | November 28, 2025 16:33 IST

  Cyclone Ditwah: The death toll due to floods and landslides has risen to 56 and 21 remain missing in Sri Lanka as it announced a public holiday on Friday other than for those involved in essential services.

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  Charith Asalanka likely to lose Sri Lanka captaincy ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

  Cricket | November 26, 2025 18:00 IST

  Sri Lanka are reconsidering Charith Asalanka’s T20 captaincy ahead of the home World Cup due to poor form and his illness-related exit from Pakistan. Chief selector Upul Tharanga says no decision is final, but leadership changes remain under discussion.

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  Pathum Nissanka creates history for Sri Lanka in T20Is, smacks 98* to beat Zimbabwe

  Cricket | November 25, 2025 23:11 IST

  Pathum Nissanka’s unbeaten 98 powered Sri Lanka to a nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe, keeping them alive in the tri-series and making him the nation’s top T20I run-scorer. Controlled bowling and an 89-run stand with Kusal Mendis sealed the chase of 147.

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  NZ woman tourist narrates chilling sexual harassment ordeal in Sri Lanka by a scooter-borne stalker

  World | November 18, 2025 13:43 IST

  A New Zealand solo traveller faced a disturbing incident of harassment and indecent exposure while touring Sri Lanka in an e rickshaw. Although shaken, she continued her journey and clarified that one individual's behaviour does not reflect the nature of Sri Lankan people.

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  8 Sri Lanka cricketers to leave Pakistan following Islamabad blast, second ODI to be called off

  Cricket | November 12, 2025 23:34 IST

  Eight Sri Lankan players touring Pakistan for an ODI series are set to return home following a deadly Islamabad blast that killed 12. The second ODI in Rawalpindi is likely to be cancelled, and Sri Lanka will send replacements for the remainder of the series.

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  Sri Lanka players refuse to stay in Pakistan for ODI series after Islamabad blast, express concern

  Cricket | November 12, 2025 22:30 IST

  Some Sri Lankan players touring Pakistan have voiced safety concerns after a deadly blast in nearby Islamabad and asked to cancel the ODI series. Despite fears, Sri Lanka Cricket plans to continue the tour, with PCB assuring strict security measures.

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  ICC shortlists five venues to host T20 World Cup 2026, Bengaluru ruled out

  Cricket | November 06, 2025 20:30 IST

  The ICC has announced venues for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, with India hosting Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai, and Sri Lanka using Colombo and Kandy. The tournament runs Feb 7–Mar 8, featuring 20 teams in the same format as 2024.

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  Bangladesh lose four wickets in four balls vs Sri Lanka, suffer defeat in final over in WWC

  Cricket | October 20, 2025 22:53 IST

  Bangladesh lost four wickets in four balls in the final over, collapsing in a tense chase against Sri Lanka. Chamari Athapaththu starred with bat and ball as Sri Lanka won by 7 runs. Bangladesh are now eliminated from the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup.

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  Chamari Athapaththu becomes first Sri Lanka cricketer to register iconic milestone

  Cricket | October 20, 2025 20:00 IST

  Chamari Athapaththu became the first Sri Lankan woman to score 4000 ODI runs during the Women's World Cup 2025. She’s the fourth Asian and 20th overall to reach this milestone, leading Sri Lanka in a crucial must-win match against Bangladesh.

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  PM Modi meets Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya, discuses development, fishermen's welfare

  India | October 17, 2025 23:24 IST

  On the fishermen's issue, Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya said, "That is an ongoing issue and something that needs to be discussed. We need to protect the livelihoods of our fishermen as well, but we understand that that's a sensitive issue and we will continue to talk about it..."

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  Chamari Athapaththu stretchered off in chase against England in World Cup 2025

  Cricket | October 11, 2025 20:34 IST

  Chamari Athapaththu left the field early in the second innings during their chase against England in the Women's World Cup 2025 clash at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Athapaththu was stretchered off and retired hurt on seven.

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  India beat Sri Lanka in Super Over thriller in Dubai, remain unbeaten before Asia Cup 2025 final

  Cricket | September 27, 2025 0:33 IST

  India edged past Sri Lanka in a thrilling Asia Cup clash, winning via Super Over after scores were tied at 202. Abhishek Sharma starred with 61, while Arshdeep Singh’s superb Super Over sealed the win. India now gear up to face Pakistan in the final.

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  Sri Lanka on verge of elimination after thrilling defeat to Pakistan in Asia Cup Super Fours

  Cricket | September 24, 2025 0:03 IST

  Pakistan edged past Sri Lanka in a thrilling Asia Cup Super Four clash, chasing down 133 after a strong bowling display. Shaheen Afridi starred with three wickets, while Talat and Nawaz’s late partnership sealed the win, pushing Sri Lanka near elimination.

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  Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi embarks on Sri Lanka visit to boost maritime security ties

  India | September 22, 2025 13:42 IST

  Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Indian Naval Staff, will participate in the 12th edition of the Galle Dialogue 2025 – International Maritime Conference in Colombo, on the theme 'Maritime Outlook of the Indian Ocean under Changing Dynamics'.

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  Bangladesh halt Sri Lanka's winning streak in Asia Cup 2025, win bragging rights

  Cricket | September 20, 2025 23:40 IST

  Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in the opening game of the Super 4s of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. Mustafizur Rahman starred with the ball, picking up three wickets, while Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy scored a half-century each.

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  SL vs BAN Cricket Live Score: Bangladesh clinch thrilling victory in final over

  Cricket | September 20, 2025 23:41 IST

  Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will play each other in the first game of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The last time they faced each other, the Lankan Lions won the match by six wickets.

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  T20 World Cup semi-finalists Afghanistan ruled out of group stage in Asia Cup, Sri Lanka progress

  Cricket | September 18, 2025 23:44 IST

  Afghanistan crashed out of Asia Cup 2025 after a six-wicket loss to Sri Lanka, despite Mohammad Nabi’s explosive 60 off 22 balls. Poor bowling choices and missed opportunities cost them, as Sri Lanka, led by Kusal Mendis, topped Group B to enter Super 4s.